The Old Armoury. From Military Roots to the Home of Georgetown’s Globe Theatre
The Old Armoury is a wood frame post and beam structure of approximately 5,000 square feet which was built by the village of Georgetown in ...
GeorgetownOn brings to light the history, nature, culture and people of Halton Hills.
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Limehouse. The historic village has been known since 1805
Limehouse. The historic village has been known since 1805 Esquesing Township was surveyed in 1818. The first settler in the Limehouse area was Adam ... -
Crawford Lake. Historical unique Iroquoian village in Canada
Crawford Lake, located near Milton in Ontario, is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, At the center of the lake lies a reconstructed Unique Iroquoian village
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Stewarttown: A Deeply Rooted History (Since 1819)
For more than 140 years, the town of Stewarttown proudly held the title of the capital of the Esquesing Township! In 1974, it became part ... -
Maple Syrup: The history of Canada’s sweetest tradition
Maple syrup is produced only in the northeastern part of North America. The species of maple primarily used to make maple syrup is the sugar ... -
Ontario’s Trillium: The history behind the iconic symbol of Ontario
The white trillium serves as the official flower and emblem of the province of Ontario. On March 25, 1937, the Ontario chose as its official ... -
Birds of Ontario and Halton Hills. The most common species.
Birds of Ontario and Halton Hills. Here is a brief guide to the birds you can see in our area. If you want to know ... -
Don’t litter! How long does it take for plastics to decompose in nature?
People who throw garbage (glass bottles, PVC etc) in nature are selfish, inconsiderate pieces of stupid people. My comfort is everything else that lives here
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Scotsdale Farm’s history dates to 1938. The Bennetts and their legendary breeds.
The Scotsdale Farm was established in 1938, when Violet and Stewart Bennett purchased the 200-acre property and settled in the area near Georgetown.
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Acton: Proudly Rooted in History Since 1825
For almost 150 years this place has been called Acton. It was 1844 when Robert Swan, our first postmaster, suggested this name to replace “Adamsville”
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Ashgrove. The Historic Hamlet and Samuel Watkins is probably the best known pioneer
Ashgrove has been the hub of a thriving community since 1820. It was first known as Leonard’s Corners after Edward Leonard, who purchased property …
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Magical fall colours at Scotsdale Farm, Halton Hills
Scotsdale Farm is one of the most beautiful spots in Halton Hills and favourite spot for photographers and filmmakers. 531 acres of rolling hills, woodlands.
Halton Hills In Images. Historical Atlas from 1877
Barber Mill 1877
Atlas Halton Hills 1877